Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 622 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fort Payne, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Payne, Rainsville, Pine Ridge, Lebanon, Collbran, Guest, Dog
Town, Adamsburg, Peeks Corner, and Desoto State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
DeKalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender: